I have been neglecting the design side of this blog for quite a while, but I am finally back! To get back into the swing of things, I thought I’d pick a fun topic to blog about—April Fools Day! Now, while I was busy pranking my friends this year, advertisers were also being quite mischievous. Here are some of my favorite brand hoaxes from this year…

 

1. Mr. Dash

 

2. Fruit of the Loom

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xw7iHjE2Gg]

 

3. Moshi

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAM9-glUVIE&w=560&h=315]

 

4. WestJet

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcbO3hl3_F0&w=560&h=315]

 

5. American Beagle Outfitters

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdItDKWm59Q&w=560&h=315]

 

6. HeliYUM

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tby91aTGF4&w=560&h=315]

 

7. Dominos

 

8. Chili’s

 

9. Rosetta Stone

 

10. Virgin Active

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpCJsjh1mls&w=560&h=315]

 

Kristen Oaxaca, Graphic Designer

Tags: advertising, April 1, April Fools, Commercials, design, graphic design, Hoax